Tips for Attending a Bridal Show

* Be prepared to wait in line to register. Be patient! This is well worth it.
* Bring preprinted self-adhesive address labels if you have them. This will save you much time and allow you to sign up for anything you want very quickly.
* Bring a pen and print very clearly when registering for anything.
* Bring your checkbook if you want to actually book any services, or hold dates with a deposit. Be sure to check on refund policies before giving any money, and read the contract carefully before signing.
* Collect any information you are interested in - take it home to look over again when you have some quiet time.
* If you are out of town, send your mother or friend to register you for prizes and collect information on services you need.
* Be prepared to wear a “Bride-to-be” sticker to receive special attention from the vendors.
* The later fashion show time are generally less crowded.
* It is nice if your fiancé attends with you IF he is interested. About 30% do attend, so he won’t be the only one there!
* Arrive at least one hour prior to the fashion show time that you want to see. Seating is usually first come-first serve.

Special thanks to Dan Cavanaugh of Bride Show Inc. for these great tips.

How to make your own Bridal Bouquet!

With more and more brides and wedding planners keeping the environment in mind while plotting out the perfect wedding, we’re finding that the suggestion of making your own bouquet keeps popping up everywhere! I’ve mentioned this before, but in case you missed that blog, personally when I get marriedI’ll be planting a wedding garden and growing all my flowers. (Which I think is an amazing idea!)

But no matter how you come about your flowers, whether from you local grocery store or flower shop, an online organic supplier, or growing your garden a hand made bouquet is a wonderful way to go! After doing hours of research (oh how the internet is amazing) we found the best outline for making your own bouquets on none other than www.ehow.com. Here are the instructions from their website:

Things You’ll Need:

• Pearl Sprays
• Fresh Flowers
• Artificial Flowers And Greenery
• Large Bowl Of Tap Water
• 2-inch Wide Silk Ribbon
• Scissors
• 2-inch Wide Satin Ribbon
• Tulle Ribbon
• Lace Trims

Step 1:
Do some research and plan ahead. Look through bridal and floral magazines and books for information on different types of flowers and ideas for bouquets. The Internet is a wonderful resource.

Step 2:
Choose flowers that will complement both the wedding colors and any other floral arrangements planned. Incorporate the bride’s favorite flowers, if any, into the bouquet as well.

Step 3:
Consult with a florist about the availability of the chosen flowers, and order the flowers well in advance of the wedding. (Or, grow your own!) Also order filler flowers and greenery in advance.

Step 4:
Use a purchased bouquet holder. Bouquet holders are usually made of white plastic, are cone-shaped and have an attached handle. They come with floral foam already inserted into the cone and can be found pretty much at any craft store and sometimes at your local Wal-Mart.

Step 5:
Place the bouquet holder upside down on the surface of a large bowl of water. Hold on to the handle and let the holder gradually sink to the bottom of the bowl. This will saturate the foam. Remove the bouquet holder from the water and dry the exterior.

Step 6:
Begin the placement of the flowers, greenery and filler items at the bottom of the bouquet holder and work your way up.

Step 7:
Hold each flower and stemmed piece up to the arrangement before you cut the stem. Determine how much of the stem you’d like to have above the foam, and then cut the stem 1 1/2 to 2 inches below that point.

Step 8:
Cut each stem at a very sharp angle and insert it 1 1/2 to 2 inches into the foam. If you want to rearrange an inserted flower, remove the flower, cut the stem once more and reinsert it in a different spot in the foam.

Step 9:
Create a cascade effect by inserting various lengths of greenery such as ivy or fern at the bottom of the bouquet holder. Trim as needed for a symmetrical look.

Step 10:
Add a bow at the point where the handle of the bouquet holder joins the cone portion. Use a 2-inch-wide silk or satin ribbon in a color that complements the wedding colors. Add a pearl spray or two as well.

Step 11:
See “How to Preserve a Wedding Bouquet,” under Related eHows, for information on having your wedding bouquet professionally preserved, as well as some suggestions for doing it yourself.

Twenty-Four Hour Sale is ON!

Hey Bee’s, you all should be receiving an email here shortly, if you haven’t already, about the 24 hour sale that WeddingFavorsNow.com is exclusively offering to you. We’re very excited to be teamed with such a great company! The sale will go on from six p.m. tonight, February 15th (central standard time) to six p.m tomorrow night, February 16th and will give you a 25% discount promotion code for ANYTHING on the site including clearance and back ordered items. There is a minimum of $10, which shouldn’t be too hard!

Take a look at the new Mindy Weiss collection, we’re sure you’ll love what she’s come up with! WeddingFavorsNow.com is in the process of uploading the whole line to their site, so keep checking back to see whats new!

At-Home Face Mask

So you’re getting ready for your big day, what a better way to calm yourself than an at-home facial! This can be done in the comfort of your own home and with products you’ll find right in your kitchen!

You’ll need:

1/2 Avocado, mashed
3-4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1-2 teaspoons lemon juice.

Now, take your avocado half and mash it up in a bowl. Add in the mayonnaise and stir until you get a smooth consistency. Add in the Lemon and mix again. Then spread evenly on clean, damp face and leave on for about 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse well with warm water. Tone and moisturize as usual. Then take the remaining mask and spread on two slices of bread. Add cucumbers, onions, tomato, cheese and any meat and you’ve got yourself a delicious after-facial snack!

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Getting a FREE Honeymoon!

One thing couples often don’t think about is registering for their Honeymoon. Lets say you both already have a wonderful mix of spice racks and blenders, but not enough dough to send the two of you on your dream honeymoon. The smart fix here is to register for it! That way your friends and family can all donate what they can to help send you on your dream vacation.

Honeymoon Registry Websites like: TheBigDay.com, StarwoodHoneymoons.com, HoneymoonWishes.com, WeddingManor.com, HoneyLuna.com, ForTheMoon.com, and DistinctiveHoneymoons.com all offer an online registration.

To get the word out, send personalized cards with the website information to all your guests explaining how you’ve opted to go this route other than gifts at your wedding. Or, you can send your guests cards with the Honeymoon Registry information and the locations of everywhere else you’re registered.

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